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Adapt and repair garments with numbers

Taught by
Beverley Jacobs

DateWednesday, 11 December, 12:00pm

LocationWaltham Cross Library

PriceFree event

About this event

Course Code: 25483

Teacher: This workshop is being taught by Beverley.

What is this workshop about?

How to make hem alterations and patch repairs using a variety of hand sewing techniques to extend the life of your garments or add a personal touch.

You will learn how to:

Choose the right size needles for your fabric.
Match the colour and type thread to your fabric.
Various stitches used to hem a garment (basic and blind hem).
Interpret maths terminology used in hem instructions.
Identify and measure your preferred finished length.
Calculate the length to shorten a hemline as required.
Patch holes (measure hole to create a patch)
Use basic and decorative patching methods to repair/reinforce worn areas of clothing.

Who is this workshop for?

Beginners to hand sewing.

Entry Requirements to do this workshop:

A conversational level of English will be required to complete this workshop.

How you will be assessed?

Observation, Project completion and Learner reflection.

After this workshop you might like to…

Attend Introduction to Add and Subtract or an extended S2S Beginner Sewing course.

Material supplied by Step2Skills

Fabric available by request at booking stage. Haberdasheries

What learners need to bring/supply

You will be asked to complete an enrolment form at the start of the course. Please bring along one form of ID to facilitate this.

NOTE: This workshop is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *This workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.

Venue

Waltham Cross Library

123 High Street

Waltham Cross

Hertfordshire

EN8 7AN

Parking

Public parking near by (Disabled parking bays)

Venue Information

Self Service hours: Monday: 9.00-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.00-5.30pm During self-service hours, you can: • Borrow popular books, magazines and DVDs • Return or renew your items • Pay overdue charges • Use our public computers or free wi-fi

Disabled Facilities

Public parking near by (Disabled parking bays)
Wheelchair access
Hearing induction loop

View the accessibility information for this venue.

Our visual story (PDF 1.1mb) Opening in a window can help you find your way around the library if you have autism or learning disabilities.

Further information

This workshop is fully funded by the Department of Education for Education for adults who meet the following criteria:

Aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2024.
A Hertfordshire resident.
A UK National and lived in the UK for the last 3 years or EEA National with settled/pre-settled status and lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years.
Do not hold a Maths GCSE qualification.

If you do not meet the above criteria, or have any questions, please contact us on 01992 556194 or email step2skills@hertfordshire.gov.uk